Ex-Lobbyist James Watt Named to High Interior Post Draws Criticism
Secretary of Interior Walter Hickel faces renewed opposition after naming ex-lobbyist James G. Watt to a top department role not subject to Senate confirmation. Watt, who lobbied for the U S Chamber of Commerce, is described as an oil specialist and adviser to Hickel, sparking concerns about conflicts of interest and conservation policies. Senator Proxmire protests the appointment, warning it could undermine public trust. The Interior Department would not confirm Watt’s exact title.
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Boeing 747 flies for test with minor wing flaw
In Everett Washington the massive Boeing 747 prototype completed a 1 hour 15 minute test flight before returning to Paine Field due to a partially misaligned wing flap. Pilot Jack Waddell praised its performance calling it an ideal flight.
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TACCOMSAT Tested as Powerful Western Spacecraft
Cape Kennedy Florida reports the TACCOMSAT Tactical Communications Satellite, a $30 million experimental craft, hovering above the Pacific Ocean. If tests succeed over several months it could aid U S forces in Southeast Asia.
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Beacon School Receives Charter for Area Boy Scout Troop
Inside Today reports Beacon School has earned a charter to form the region’s first Boy Scout troop. Readers learn of the school’s milestone and the implications for student leadership and community programs.
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Welfare Demonstrators Rally For Ohio Budget Say
Ohio welfare recipients and supporters gathered in Columbus to demonstrate at the state capitol. Organizers expect about 600 by day’s end with a possible sleep in at the capitol. They urge tax increases on corporations and high earners to fund welfare, while OSCAW seeks full funding and reforms in the 1969 welfare standard.
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Massive stockpile of 240 mm rockets found near Saigon
South Vietnamese Marines uncovered a cache in War Zone C 60 miles north of Saigon near the Cambodian border. The 34 cave site held 50 240 mm rockets with 10 pound warheads, 70 bicycles, six launchers, and 309 rifles among 15 tons of material.
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American Broadcasting Dismisses Turn On Over Vulgar Material
New York network officials say the sponsor of Turn On, a comedy show that premiered last Wednesday, was told the program is unacceptable due to alleged vulgar material.
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Soviet Trawlers Close to Virginia Coast Amid Launch Risk
About 100 Soviet bloc trawlers fished near the Virginia coast near Wallops Island while a routine meteorological launch was planned. Seas ran 10 feet with 40 mph winds as Coast Guard cutters watched. several ships violated the 12 mile US zone and were warned of seizure if they returned.
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United States
Snow Storm Paralyzes New York Area Strands Thousands
A massive blizzard dumps 15 inches on New York City area causing record closures. Airports, subways run near normal, while railroads and roads grind to a halt stranding 6,000 at Kennedy. Gov limits travel as crews battle wind and cold.
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Travel Ban Rapped By Big Three
AP reports the United States Britain and France condemn East German surface route restrictions to West Berlin aimed at West German Federal Assembly members who will elect a federal president in Berlin on March 5. The three allies note the assembly previously met in West Berlin and will fly to the encircled city to evade the rules.
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